Grand Haven in Ottawa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Reformed Church
Michigan Centennial Institution
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2017
1. First Reformed Church Marker
Historical Society of Michigan
in recognition of
First Reformed Church
Grand Haven
founded in 1850
for more than 100 years of
providing continuous service
to the people of Michigan
and for contributing to the
growth and vitality
of our state.
Erected by Historical Society of Michigan.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Michigan - Historical Society of Michigan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 43° 3.816′ N, 86° 13.754′ W. Marker is in Grand Haven, Michigan, in Ottawa County. It is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Avenue. Marker is mounted at eye-level beside the entrance, at the southwest corner of the subject church, facing Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven MI 49417, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan, specifically in Greater Grand Rapids, and in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Akeley Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Original Grand Haven Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Ottawa County Honor Roll
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Also see . . . First Reformed Church: How it all started... Dr. Albertus Van Raalte and his small band of followers settled in Holland in 1847, and that same year many of the first Dutch settlers migrated to Grand Haven. With the assistance of Dr. Van Raalte, this church was established as the Dutch Reformed Church at Grand Haven, meeting in homes. In 1848 they held religious meetings in and old schoolhouse on Second Street, and also in the new schoolhouse on First Street. First Reformed Church was organized in 1850 by the Rev. Klass Van der Schuur. (Submitted on July 16, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2017
2. First Reformed Church Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2017
3. First Reformed Church
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
